A bit like homespun, with lengths as thin as dental floss and others almost unspun and very thick. Be careful not to tug too hard on these, because they tend to break under pressure. The real joy of all Noro yarns is the color combinations that gradually flow from one to another. I am a beginning knitter and have made many Noro scarves using the knit stitch only. People have stopped me in the street to ask about the yarn. I just learned to purl and am now making leggings using the rib stitch. Gorgeous! I think I'm ready to make a hat. But the real fun of Kureyon as with all the multi-color Noro yarns is that many of them share colors - pink, green or whatever. So you can combine different Kureyon yarns and create something uniquely personal, like your own coat of many colors. I think of it as splicing and dicing. Such fun!